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Some of the best video game ideas come from a Twitter philosopher

"Pippin Barr is what happens when you hand a philosopher a video game controller. He received a Ph.D in Computer Science in 2008 with a thesis titled, Video Game Values: Play as Human-Computer Interaction. He's built a tongue-in-cheek series of games..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/twitter-game-ideas-philosopher-pippin-barr-interview/

Google raised the age rating on Fleksy's keyboard over a middle finger

" App store content decisions have created headaches for years, but none quite like this. Fleksy creator Thingthing is complaining that Google raised the Play Store age rating on its Android keyboard to PEGI 12 in Europe (Teen in the US) over the pres..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/google-fleksy-keyboard-age-rating-middle-finger/

What's coming to Netflix in November: 'The Irishman' and 'Queer Eye'

" November is a colossal month in the streaming ecosystem, with heavyweight newcomers Apple TV+ and Disney+ both making their debuts. Netflix doesn't plan to go quietly into the night though, as it has plenty of major titles coming to its platform over..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/netflix-november-releases-irishman-queer-eye-the-crown/

Google’s new apps are about reining in screen time

" Back at I/O 2018, Google introduced Digital Wellbeing, a feature in Android that the company designed to help users manage their smartphone usage. Today Google has introduced five new apps -- called Unlock Clock, Post Box, We Flip, Desert Island and Morph -- …" https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/google-s-new-apps-are-about-reining-in-screen-time/

CNN is prepping an online news aggregator to counter tech giants

" CNN is eager to counter the dominance of tech companies like Apple and Facebook in news aggegators. The network's Andrew Morse told The Information in an interview that CNN is developing its own aggregator, codenamed "NewsCo," that would likely offer a mix of…" https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/cnn-newsco-news-aggregator-service/

Mitsubishi shows off an oddball hybrid buggy prototype

"At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Mitsubishi is showing off its oddball hybrid buggy prototype, the MI-TECH Concept. It's meant to look like a rugged off roader with no doors or roof, and it's built with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain. According t..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/mitsubishi-hybrid-buggy-tokyo-motor-show/

Watch the first teaser for Netflix's CG 'Ghost in the Shell' series

" Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming Ghost in the Shell anime, alongside teasers for three other animated series the company plans to release throughout the fall and into 2020. A word of warning: if you have fond memories of Mamoru Oshii's …" https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/netflix-cg-ghost-in-the-shell-teaser/

House passes controversial copyright bill that could be abused by trolls

" Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted in favor (410-6) of a controversial copyright bill known as the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019, or CASE Act. The bill is meant to give independent creators an affordable and..." https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/house-approves-copyright-case-act/

Huawei will finally release its $2,400 Mate X phone on November 15th

" After multiple delays, Huawei's foldable Mate X is nearly ready for launch -- but only in its homeland. Huawei is launching the phone in China on November 15th for ¥16,999, or roughly $2,400. Suddenly, the Galaxy Fold seems like a bargain. You do get 5G wirel…" https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/huawei-mate-x-china-november-15/

Canon M6 Mark II review: Incredible performance from a flawed flagship

" The newest addition to the Canon lineup is the EOS M6 Mark II APS-C mirrorless camera, proving that the company isn't just about full-frame EOS R cameras. The M6 II is now the flagship in the EOS-M series, replacing both the M5 and M6 models...." https://www.engadget.com/2019/10/23/canon-m6-mark-ii-review/

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